Dialer.Dcon

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:35:46 AM

Type:

Dialer

Risk Impact:

High

File Names:

hotporn.exe,exengd.exe

Systems Affected:

Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior

Dialer.Dcon is a dialer program that provides access to various Web sites by dialing a high-cost phone number using the modem.

Symptoms

The files on the system are detected as Dialer.Dcon.

Transmission

Dialer.Dcon is most commonly installed by interacting with Web sites linked to adult content. This program is a stand-alone component that requires a third-party Web site or application to configure it.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version November 24, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
• Initial Daily Certified version November 24, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
• Initial Weekly Certified release date November 26, 2003